Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.
Actors' Equity:
Stage Managers are the eyes and ears of every production. Equity SMs can refer to this page in the member portal for the most up-to-date information to help their shows run smoothly.https://t.co/c6lrxKjBYq pic.twitter.com/kuPOOqrMDV
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) April 27, 2022
AFGE:
AFGE recently applauded OPM’s guidance encouraging agencies to collectively bargain with federal employee unions, so it's troubling to hear that OPM leadership is not addressing the workplace concerns of our members.https://t.co/D2m8R1xxob
— AFGE (@AFGENational) April 27, 2022
AFSCME:
Nancy Abudu has extraordinary skills as a voting rights lawyer. Now she's President Biden's nominee for the 11th Circuit Court. She's a historic choice. If confirmed, she would be the 1st Black woman to serve on this court. #ConfirmAbudu
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) April 27, 2022
Alliance for Retired Americans:
Wages have stagnated for far too long, and diminished wages = reduced savings for retirement.
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) April 27, 2022
Tell President Biden to take action to fix that by signing our petition: https://t.co/2fyZxTxIAy https://t.co/eReqxcpgaQ
Amalgamated Transit Union:
We wish our Greyhound member a quick recovery and demand better protection for our members amidst the continuing violence and crime on Greyhound and transit systems across North America. https://t.co/hEYF4piJ2A #NotOneMore
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) April 27, 2022
American Federation of Teachers:
The stress of working through COVID has also had an impact on the mental health of healthcare workers, with many reporting depression, anxiety, & PTSD. As we celebrate #WorkersMemorialDay this week, we thank healthcare workers & redouble our efforts to keep them safe on the job. pic.twitter.com/MHUmP7Sv52
— AFT (@AFTunion) April 26, 2022
American Postal Workers Union:
“It’s you. You do what we do as postal workers - bind the people together. Made sure they had their products during a tragic pandemic. You should be very proud of what you do, for the people that you serve. You’ve earned your fair share!” - APWU President Mark Dimondstein. pic.twitter.com/jv3wv38ERs
— APWU National (@APWUnational) April 25, 2022
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance:
One year ago, a gunman murdered eight people, including four Sikhs, at an Indianapolis FedEx facility. We remember those we lost and urge authorities to always critically examine bias motivation when acts of mass violence harm marginalized communities. https://t.co/n9VBFParHe pic.twitter.com/DnOAqiUF0j
— Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (@APALAnational) April 15, 2022
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Yay @ALPAPilots! Proud to celebrate #WorldPilotsDay with our partners on the flight deck! https://t.co/sCiMybiBw3
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) April 26, 2022
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers:
Unionizing is hard, worthy work. It has a way of bringing us together even when we ultimately “lose.”
— BCTGM International (@BCTGM) April 20, 2022
Listen to this 35-minute recap with Hershey BCTGM supporters NOW 👉 https://t.co/6XTEvUNVg7#bctgmvoices #hersheyunionyes #laborradiopod #1u pic.twitter.com/4ADhvGWcpL
Boilermakers:
Thanks to active and retired #Boilermakers from L-359 (Vancouver, British Columbia) a 1917 “Farquhar” steam traction engine is back in business. Read more: https://t.co/lfLfuqeKbe#BoilermakersUnion #UnionStrong #UnionProud pic.twitter.com/PqihLg2gcN
— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) April 27, 2022
Bricklayers:
This Workers’ Memorial Day (April 28), let’s “mourn the dead and fight for the living,” by joining brothers and sisters across the country as we remember those we have lost and demand safer workplaces for all. Find and attend an event near you: https://t.co/4PKvqkLEqk pic.twitter.com/YLB2xnQaxJ
— Bricklayers Union (@IUBAC) April 27, 2022
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
CBTU is with @amazonlabor 24/7 https://t.co/p3CJS1T4l3
— CBTU (@CBTU72) April 25, 2022
Coalition of Labor Union Women:
You’re invited to spend an afternoon honoring and celebrating the life of Helen Ramirez-Odell. Register by May 5: https://t.co/jbh4SHJZLp pic.twitter.com/04c0Whc3O8
— CLUW National (@CLUWNational) April 23, 2022
Communications Workers of America:
Jesse Mason was fired from Verizon Wireless for organizing a union. Listen to what he had to say about it in Seattle last weekend.
— CWA (@CWAUnion) April 27, 2022
We, the working class, will not be intimidated by this retaliation. All workers deserve a union. pic.twitter.com/6GhUGkBkoV
Department for Professional Employees:
Are you ready to join together with your coworkers to create a better workplace? Contact us about joining together in union: https://t.co/OtfDPQu5yP pic.twitter.com/DmngKcDgAy
— Department for Professional Employees (@DPEaflcio) April 25, 2022
Electrical Workers:
Less than half of residential construction in middle West Virginia is done union. This #IBEW local is looking to change that. https://t.co/ZNyUNXcPV3
— IBEW (@IBEW) April 27, 2022
Fire Fighters:
The 4th District Partnership Education Program (PEP) event is underway in Morgantown, West Virginia. 4th District Vice President @akpantelis is leading a two-day educational event to help #IAFF members build their union and leadership skills. pic.twitter.com/Zjx6PGM8wS
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) April 26, 2022
Heat and Frost Insulators:
Is being an Insulator a job for you? If you want to receive great pay, quality health insurance and work in an amazing environment, becoming a union Insulator might be for you. We are looking to recruit new members today! https://t.co/P521LpQk1D pic.twitter.com/4jArbD8Fxa
— Insulators Union 🦎 (@InsulatorsUnion) April 27, 2022
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE Newark Council 21 Takes Their Fight to the City Council https://t.co/GnMw9UiKpj
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) April 22, 2022
International Labor Communications Association:
You love to see it! https://t.co/VaOi0cv4BK
— International Labor Communications Association (@ILCAonline) April 25, 2022
Ironworkers:
Ironworkers Local 384 💪 🔥 https://t.co/W2jHMddZ0w
— Ironworkers (@TheIronworkers) April 26, 2022
Jobs With Justice:
#TheFutureWeNeed: Organize for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century is available now! Get your own guide to organizing a better democracy in the twenty-first century. https://t.co/i6wRJCKq17
— Jobs With Justice (@jwjnational) April 19, 2022
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
Today we joined 100+ organizations urging Congress to not continue the Title 42 policy, which lacks any public health justification https://t.co/0Cz7oHS5bf
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) April 26, 2022
Laborers:
#ProtectLIUNAPay by supporting the Dept of Labor's historic update to protect & strengthen Davis-Bacon #prevailingwages. These changes will protect Laborers’ wages, and ensure union contractors have a fair shot. Go to https://t.co/jeP6VUbmEO pic.twitter.com/ASqlIBBKNH
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) April 19, 2022
Machinists:
The IAM is pleased to announce the appointment of President and Directing Business Representative of IAM Local 1943, Neil Douglas, as @IAMAW_EastTerr Special Representative.https://t.co/w5OZv36Qnj
— Machinists Union (@MachinistsUnion) April 27, 2022
Metal Trades Department:
American workers and their families should be a priority. No one should have to comprise their health for the sake of a paycheck. #BuildingABetterAmerica https://t.co/B0aadyp6CZ
— Metal Trades Dept. (@metaltradesafl) April 27, 2022
Mine Workers:
End this strike! Provide for the workers that pulled you out of bankruptcy and made you profitable! #WarriorMetsWrong#EveryoneWantsToKnow https://t.co/yuwfveUDYE
— United Mine Workers (@MineWorkers) April 25, 2022
Musical Artists:
AGMA MEMBERS: Have you completed AGMA’s census yet? There is 1 week left to add your voice! Your participation in this historic census will help your union improve the working lives of all members. https://t.co/OGVVKdvq1V pic.twitter.com/H3CeaR1TIo
— AGMA (@AGMusicalArtist) April 27, 2022
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
The Global Air Traffic Controllers Alliance recently held a meeting in London. NATCA President Rich Santa and former NATCA president and current Alliance Vice President Paul Rinaldi represented our Union at this meeting.https://t.co/FyESd1Weac pic.twitter.com/w4fiF51dvi
— NATCA (@NATCA) April 27, 2022
National Association of Letter Carriers:
How can you participate in the #StampOutHunger Food Drive on May 14? It's simple! Leave a bag of nonperishable food next to your mailbox on May 14, and your letter carrier will handle the rest. https://t.co/O1KRMVMvgV pic.twitter.com/8oq1WyZrRn
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) April 26, 2022
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
#BREAKING: Workers and families with @WorkersDignity marching to downtown Nashville, TN to protest deaths of workers, and demand respect and accountability!
— NDLON (@NDLON) April 27, 2022
A day b4 #WorkersMemorialDay, powerful testimonies of workers and families. #IWMD22 #DALE #HonrandoALosCaidos pic.twitter.com/Vt0h91Lk5p
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
We LOVE to see it! 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏿
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) April 26, 2022
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National Nurses United:
After eight months of stalled contract bargaining, RNs at @MaineMed take action to highlight concerns about nurse retention, patient safety, and #SafeStaffing.
— NationalNursesUnited (@NationalNurses) April 27, 2022
It's past time for Maine Med to give us the fair union contract we deserve! Read more: https://t.co/ewE5LKGhDU pic.twitter.com/HBGB2TgtNW
NWSL Players Association:
🗣🗣🗣 “It’s time to truly, measurably bet on women.” @kagawacolas #WeAreBG https://t.co/cIZP3GJMUC
— NWSLPA (@nwsl_players) April 27, 2022
NFL Players Association:
Four players, each on a unique journey to reach their goals. @MarkqueseB, @ChaseGarbers, @JoshuaRoss_12 & @vavaeee star in the @Fanatics original documentary “Determined" – releasing this Wednesday the 27th: https://t.co/Nd0amoonL0. pic.twitter.com/1P4KueLEPX
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 26, 2022
North America's Building Trades Unions:
Child care is the biggest barrier to entry for working parents in our industry.
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) April 27, 2022
We need to create flexible, safe, and reliable child care options that are suitable to every worker. #SolveChildCare
🔗: https://t.co/LhAcVUTnEB pic.twitter.com/93Gg6uwn1u
Office and Professional Employees:
Our entire union family is standing in solidarity with @IFESUnion in their fight for recognition from @IFES1987.
— OPEIU (@OPEIU) April 27, 2022
The people have spoken. They want a union. #UnionStrong ✊💪 https://t.co/N7THDeJFhf
Painters and Allied Trades:
"Being an IUPAT member changed my life for the better in more ways financially than I ever thought possible. Show up early, stay steady, take pride in your work, & always remain teachable!”- @IUPAT_DC35 sister Jennifer Correia Dillon pic.twitter.com/tgTLVJQCNy
— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) April 27, 2022
Plasterers and Cement Masons:
Quality child care is often out of reach for families. Parent’s need Congress to #SolveChildCare so that they know their children are safe when they are at work. https://t.co/QxvyCL9UFZ pic.twitter.com/M5T3BU0TYg
— OPCMIA International (@opcmiaintl) April 27, 2022
Pride At Work:
@PrideatWork celebrates #LesbianVisibilityDay with all of our members, our labor siblings, and the entire LGBTQ+ Community! @AFLCIO @CLUWNational @APRI_National @CBTU @APALAnational @unionveterans @LCLAA
— Pride at Work (@PrideatWork) April 26, 2022
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists:
Today @PASSprezdc Dave Spero & Sec-Treasurer Carlos Aguirre met with Acting Administrator @FAA_Billy to discuss important issues for frontline workers PASS represents: staffing levels, training, resources, 5G, diversity & inclusion efforts & more #aviationsafety #publicservice pic.twitter.com/Kru05Syg5u
— PASS (@PASSNational) April 26, 2022
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
Thanks @NationalCOSH for naming @Amazon one of America’s Dirty Dozen unsafe employers. As Amazon workers fighting for a union have bravely shared, Amazon’s unsafe working conditions are unacceptable. Workers deserve a safe workplace. Full report: https://t.co/rXZ5E5KHcn #WorkedUp pic.twitter.com/A7DWCZqZn4
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) April 27, 2022
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Next week is the annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Set aside time next week to raise awareness, provide training and save a life. We want every worker to come home at the end of the day. Visit https://t.co/EIjzuMHJCa #SafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/NrtgTA12lj
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) April 26, 2022
SAG-AFTRA:
Learn everything you need to know about the latest features and gains of the new 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts in our new podcast episode. Go here to listen: https://t.co/vyZhaKtf0u pic.twitter.com/TqGrITjTST
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) April 22, 2022
Solidarity Center:
Nazma Akter @Awaj_fdn says w/o paid sick leave, garment workers in #Bangladesh have no choice but to go to work when sick so they can get paid and support their families.https://t.co/w4A7CmFHlQ@FashionRev @NoSweatCo @BoF
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) April 27, 2022
TCU/IAM:
🚨🚨TCU Vice President Matt Hollis is about to testify before the STB on how workforce issues have impacted rail service. Tune in! https://t.co/o8vLrZVJ4N cc: @TTDAFLCIO @MachinistsUnion
— Transportation Communications Union/IAM (@TCUnionHQ) April 27, 2022
The NewsGuild-CWA:
“Consolidation is killing local news,” says NewsGuild Pres Jon Schleuss. We will continue to fight consolidation and we call on the federal government to toughen merger standards.https://t.co/mMU9WwQRcc
— NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) April 27, 2022
Theatrical Stage Employees:
Help hair and makeup workers take a stand against @TheAtlantaOpera's cynical attempts to deny them the dignity and benefits of a union. RSVP here for the rally: https://t.co/hUzmUgX2QO
— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) April 27, 2022
Transport Workers Union:
The Railroad Division is at the Beech Grove Shop today, visiting the inaugural class of Coach Cleaners training to become Carmen. Railroad Divison Director John Feltz and International Rep Brian DeLucia gave a presentation on the fighting TWU's history. #TWURailroadDivision pic.twitter.com/72FoV9e3Tp
— TWU (@transportworker) April 27, 2022
Transportation Trades Department:
🌞 Good morning to the Surface Transportation Board and only the Surface Transportation Board.
— Transportation Trades Department (@TTDAFLCIO) April 27, 2022
Tune into Day 2 of the public hearing on urgent rail service challenges: https://t.co/AkiNAmtoQQ https://t.co/HvdPigPW6Y
UAW:
April is Arab American Heritage Month and the UAW celebrates all of our Arab American members. Mike Beydoun is a second generation UAW member and president of Michigan APALA. #APALA #AAHM pic.twitter.com/ujuSgEVXE3
— UAW (@UAW) April 27, 2022
Union Veterans Council:
The @DeptVetAffairs are adding nine rare respiratory cancers to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposures.
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ Pass the #PROAct (@unionveterans) April 25, 2022
Via @DeptVetAffairs: https://t.co/et31alqW1g
UNITE HERE:
Let's go!!! 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/0S81pkRkyc
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) April 27, 2022
United Food and Commercial Workers:
ICYMI: @UnitedUfcw held its 2022 Educational Conference bringing together hundreds of members and allies from across North America to engage in conversations around issues impacting Latinx workers.
— UFCW (@UFCW) April 27, 2022
Click here to view the highlights: https://t.co/EaG9QFa7kY
#1u #1uLatinx pic.twitter.com/WzuWpA4jaM
United Steelworkers:
Steelworkers helping steelworkers in #Ukraine. Please give if you can: https://t.co/LKyboI7W7S #1u pic.twitter.com/HJt8RByKep
— United Steelworkers (@steelworkers) April 27, 2022
United Students Against Sweatshops:
When @Nike supplier Hong Seng Knitting lost orders due to COVID, they used threats & intimidation to steal $600,000 in wages from garment workers sewing university apparel. USAS demands major Nike schools like @UofAlabama @GonzagaU @UCLA take action now! https://t.co/mcDmRM2m6k
— USAS (@USAS) April 20, 2022
Utility Workers:
Please join us in observing a moment of silence at the start of your shift to remember workers around the world who have died on the job. #WorkersMemorialDay
— UWUA National (@The_UWUA) April 27, 2022
Learn more about how you can help honor workers in your community: https://t.co/UB707E69Xu pic.twitter.com/91IXbkNH6A
Working America:
#EveryoneWantsToKnow How #WarriorMetCoal executives were able to receive massive bonuses right before the #UMWA strike, but refused to compensate miners for their work? pic.twitter.com/zV0rSIekeH
— Working America | Pass the #PROAct (@WorkingAmerica) April 26, 2022
Writers Guild of America, East:
Join us on April 28 at 7pm ET for our second Town Hall to discuss proposed changes to the WGAE constitution. #NextChapter
— Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct (@WGAEast) April 20, 2022
This event is only open to current Guild members.
RSVP and Information here ⬇️https://t.co/JhZfDXd3Me